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Helping foreign firms move to pastures new

Helping foreign firms move to pastures new

03 February 2015

Expect more US life sciences companies to make Kent their home this year says the boss of the body getting overseas firms to move to the county.

 Meeting on power lines plan

Meeting on power lines plan

31 January 2015

The public consultation for the Richborough Connection project will start on Tuesday, February 10.

Sponsorship for Castle school

Sponsorship for Castle school

19 January 2015

Castle Community College has found a sponsor to help it soar out of special measures and become the 'school of choice' again.

Teenager wrongly accused of Xbox hack suffers threats

Teenager wrongly accused of Xbox hack suffers threats

16 January 2015

The parents of a teenager wrongly accused of being the hacking kingpin who brought Sony to its knees say they are ready to return to normality.

Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

15 January 2015

County councillors have vetoed a debate on whether Kent should be 'frack free'

 Chance to have say on power lines

Chance to have say on power lines

04 January 2015

Consultation dates for the Richborough Connection project will be announced in early 2015, says National Grid.

Island actor gets TV ad break

Island actor gets TV ad break

03 January 2015

Toby Turpin is to appear in a Novotel commercial due to be screened on Channel 5 later this year.

Flood wall planned for Tonbridge

Flood wall planned for Tonbridge

12 December 2014

The Environment Agency are asking for public opinion on their plans to create a low flood wall in Tonbridge.

Investment to improve flood defences in district

Investment to improve flood defences in district

04 December 2014

The government has announced millions of pounds of funding for flood defences in the Dover district.

How to tell if a goat is happy

How to tell if a goat is happy

03 December 2014

New research at a goat sanctuary in Kent has determined how to tell if goats and other livestock are satisfied with their lot - we kid you not.

 Flood-risk trees face axe

Flood-risk trees face axe

03 December 2014

Trees that hamper the flow of water along the Great Stour will be removed or pruned by the Environment Agency.

Bomb disposal team called after shell found

Bomb disposal team called after shell found

29 November 2014

Bomb disposal experts were called in to detonate what was thought to be a World War II shell discovered on farmland.

Council supports school rebuild proposal

Council supports school rebuild proposal

28 November 2014

Plans to demolish a building and build a replacement two-storey science block at a technology school have taken a step closer to being agreed.

Discovery Park secures 100th tenant

Discovery Park secures 100th tenant

26 November 2014

An American company that manufactures sensors worn by asthma sufferers is the latest tenant to join Discovery Park - creating 20 more jobs.

How energy firm has seen the light

How energy firm has seen the light

25 November 2014

A company specialising in electricity saving LED lighting has set its sights on overseas expansion after growing turnover by more than £8m.

Railway needs vote for steam and training cash

Railway needs vote for steam and training cash

24 November 2014

East Kent Railway Trust said £50,000 People's Millions cash would be life changing for the charity which was part of a televised vote yesterday

Power cut after cable breaks

Power cut after cable breaks

20 November 2014

Power has been down in parts of Deal since 10am after a cable was damaged at St Andrew's Church.

Debate tonight: To frack or not to frack?

Debate tonight: To frack or not to frack?

19 November 2014

A safe source of energy or a dangerous menace? Campaigners go head to head in a debate with the pro-fracking lobby this evening.

Particle firm in big deal

Particle firm in big deal

17 November 2014

An engineering technology company has been bought by a global drug development business for its expertise in minute matter.

Discovery Park more than half full

Discovery Park more than half full

16 November 2014

The science and business park has reached a milestone after welcoming two more tenants.

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